An owl sculpture has disappeared and Remembrance flowers and crosses have been trampled on near a church in Wiltshire.
The theft and criminal damage happened in South Place, Calne, between 4pm and 6.30pm on November 6.
A carved wooden owl sculpture near the Methodist Church was “ripped off” and flowers and Remembrance crosses in a small communal garden were stepped on.
Wiltshire Police say that council CCTV enquiries are being completed and have appealed for additional footage from the public.
A spokesperson said: “This happened on 06/11/2024 between the times of 16:00hrs and 18:30hrs in South Place in Calne.
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“Unknown suspect/s have ripped off a carved wooden owl sculpture near to the Methodist Church.
“The suspect/s have also trampled flowers and Remembrance crosses in the small communal garden.
"Town CCTV enquiries are been completed, but if you have any other CCTV or dash camera footage which may assist us with our enquiries in relation to this matter, please contact PCSO Mark Cook on mark.cook@wiltshire.police.uk , quoting the crime reference number: 54240131690.
“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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